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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.81 and 544.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.81 and 544.03 is: 843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 544.03 = 544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/544.03 = 544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 544.03 × 544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 295,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,970.00/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.67

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