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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.75 and 332.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.75 and 332.06 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 332.06 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/332.06 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 332.06 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 110,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,265.50/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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