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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.26 and 539.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.26 and 539.16 is: 829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 539.16 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/539.16 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 539.16 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 290,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,689.46/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.92

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