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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.88 and 548.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.88 and 548.94 is: 846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 548.94 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/548.94 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 548.94 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 301,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,332.38/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.74

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