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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 302.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 302.06 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 302.06 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/302.06 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 302.06 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 91,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,241.75/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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