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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.50 and 542

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.50 and 542 is: 964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 542 = 542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/542 = 542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 542 × 542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 293,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,764/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.74

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