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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.75 and 276.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.75 and 276.50 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 276.50 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/276.50 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 276.50 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 76,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,452.25/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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