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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 272.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 272.11 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 272.11 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/272.11 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 272.11 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 74,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,043.51/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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