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Finding the Third Proportional to 209 and 334.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 209 and 334.25 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 334.25 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/334.25 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 334.25 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 111,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,723.06/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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