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Finding the Third Proportional to 304 and 549

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Solution

The third proportional to 304 and 549 is: 991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 549 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/549 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 549 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 301,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,401/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.45

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