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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.53 and 327.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.53 and 327.94 is: 513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 327.94 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/327.94 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 327.94 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 107,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,543.00/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.26

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