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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.91 and 544.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.91 and 544.76 is: 836.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 544.76 = 544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/544.76 = 544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 544.76 × 544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 296,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,767.46/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.17

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