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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.06 and 546.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.06 and 546.96 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 546.96 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/546.96 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 546.96 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 299,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,166.27/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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