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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.89 and 361.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.89 and 361.97 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 361.97 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/361.97 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 361.97 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 131,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021.38/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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