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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.50 and 544.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.50 and 544.75 is: 844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 544.75 = 544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/544.75 = 544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 544.75 × 544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 296,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,752.56/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.25

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