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Finding the Third Proportional to 209 and 319.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209 and 319.75 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 319.75 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/319.75 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 319.75 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 102,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,240.06/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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