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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 322.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 322.73 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 322.73 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/322.73 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 322.73 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 104,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,157.48/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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