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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.06 and 342.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.06 and 342.19 is: 560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 342.19 = 342.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/342.19 = 342.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 342.19 × 342.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 117,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,092.29/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.08

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