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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.66 and 435.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.66 and 435.19 is: 912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 435.19 = 435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/435.19 = 435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 435.19 × 435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 189,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,388.16/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.03

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