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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.94 and 551.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.94 and 551.81 is: 857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 551.81 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/551.81 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 551.81 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 304,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,497.04/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.89

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