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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.75 and 275.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.75 and 275.63 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 275.63 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/275.63 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 275.63 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 75,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969.14/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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