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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.13 and 496.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.13 and 496.31 is: 1,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 496.31 = 496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/496.31 = 496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 496.31 × 496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 246,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,326.10/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.55

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