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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 322.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 322.59 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 322.59 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/322.59 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 322.59 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 104,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,066.73/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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