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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.28 and 436.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.28 and 436.22 is: 918.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 436.22 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/436.22 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 436.22 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 190,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,286.80/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.01

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