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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 489.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 489.80 is: 1,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 489.80 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/489.80 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 489.80 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 239,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,900.98/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.80

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