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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.63 and 325.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.63 and 325.88 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 325.88 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/325.88 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 325.88 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 106,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,194.52/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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