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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.25 and 302.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.25 and 302.13 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.25 : 302.13 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.25/302.13 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.25x = 302.13 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.25x = 91,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,279.52/207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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