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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.81 and 351.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.81 and 351.75 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 351.75 = 351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/351.75 = 351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 351.75 × 351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 123,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,728.06/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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