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Finding the Third Proportional to 208 and 250.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 208 and 250.50 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 250.50 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/250.50 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 250.50 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 62,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,750.25/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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