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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.78 and 308.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.78 and 308.50 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 308.50 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/308.50 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 308.50 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 95,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,169.84/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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