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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 549.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 549.56 is: 1,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 549.56 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/549.56 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 549.56 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 302,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,018.94/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.07

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