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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.50 and 411

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.50 and 411 is: 806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 411 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/411 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 411 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 168,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,921/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.31

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