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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.31 and 376.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.31 and 376.13 is: 679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.31 : 376.13 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.31/376.13 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.31x = 376.13 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.31x = 141,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,470.02/208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.12

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