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Finding the Third Proportional to 208 and 311.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 208 and 311.75 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 311.75 = 311.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/311.75 = 311.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 311.75 × 311.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 97,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,188.06/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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