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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.25 and 549

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.25 and 549 is: 915.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 549 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/549 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 549 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 301,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,401/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.42

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