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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.88 and 542.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.88 and 542.75 is: 1,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 542.75 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/542.75 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 542.75 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 294,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,577.56/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.79

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