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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.69 and 314.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.69 and 314.44 is: 473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 314.44 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/314.44 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 314.44 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 98,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,870.94/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.78

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