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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 429.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 429.94 is: 890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 429.94 = 429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/429.94 = 429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 429.94 × 429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 184,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,846.25/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.56

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