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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.50 and 539.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.50 and 539.50 is: 844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 539.50 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/539.50 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 539.50 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 291,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,060.25/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.88

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