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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.69 and 312.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.69 and 312.06 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 312.06 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/312.06 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 312.06 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 97,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,383.00/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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