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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.13 and 369.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.13 and 369.84 is: 657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 369.84 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/369.84 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 369.84 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 136,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,784.40/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.22

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