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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 337.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 337.92 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 337.92 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/337.92 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 337.92 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 114,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,191.19/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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