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Finding the Third Proportional to 209 and 323.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 209 and 323.50 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 323.50 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/323.50 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 323.50 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 104,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,652.25/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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