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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 536.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 536.06 is: 1,384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 536.06 = 536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/536.06 = 536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 536.06 × 536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 287,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,363.00/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.46

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