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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.56 and 558.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.56 and 558.56 is: 1,503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 558.56 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/558.56 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 558.56 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 311,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,992.07/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.12

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