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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 363.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 363.19 is: 635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 363.19 = 363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/363.19 = 363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 363.19 × 363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 131,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,905.16/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.50

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