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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.83 and 317.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.83 and 317.04 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 317.04 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/317.04 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 317.04 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 100,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,513.77/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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