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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.13 and 542.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.13 and 542.13 is: 844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 542.13 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/542.13 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 542.13 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 293,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,899.52/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.24

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