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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 330.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 330.47 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 330.47 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/330.47 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 330.47 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 109,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,209.59/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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