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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 399.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 399.94 is: 770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 399.94 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/399.94 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 399.94 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 159,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,950.00/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.61

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