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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.94 and 311.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.94 and 311.88 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 311.88 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/311.88 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 311.88 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 97,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,270.89/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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