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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.94 and 392.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.94 and 392.25 is: 739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 392.25 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/392.25 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 392.25 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 153,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,860.06/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.93

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