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Finding the Third Proportional to 208 and 316

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Solution

The third proportional to 208 and 316 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 316 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/316 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 316 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 99,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,856/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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