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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.69 and 312.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.69 and 312.13 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 312.13 = 312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/312.13 = 312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 312.13 × 312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 97,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,422.02/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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