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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.81 and 544.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.81 and 544.78 is: 846.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 544.78 = 544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/544.78 = 544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 544.78 × 544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 296,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,786.61/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.00

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