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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 270.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 270.75 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 270.75 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/270.75 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 270.75 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 73,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,305.56/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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