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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.81 and 540.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.81 and 540.09 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 540.09 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/540.09 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 540.09 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 291,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,701.26/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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