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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 539.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 539.44 is: 1,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 539.44 = 539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/539.44 = 539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 539.44 × 539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 290,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,992.82/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.95

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