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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.38 and 550.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.38 and 550.03 is: 853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 550.03 = 550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/550.03 = 550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 550.03 × 550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 302,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,534.38/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.71

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