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Finding the Third Proportional to 242.79 and 364.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 242.79 and 364.08 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 364.08 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/364.08 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 364.08 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 132,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,552.88/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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