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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 304.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 304.59 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 304.59 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/304.59 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 304.59 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 92,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,777.35/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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