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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.50 and 540.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.50 and 540.50 is: 956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 540.50 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/540.50 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 540.50 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 292,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,140.25/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.27

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