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Finding the Third Proportional to 209 and 329.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 209 and 329.25 is: 518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 329.25 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/329.25 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 329.25 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 108,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,405.56/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.69

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