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Finding the Third Proportional to 357 and 542

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Solution

The third proportional to 357 and 542 is: 822.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 542 = 542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/542 = 542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 542 × 542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 293,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,764/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.87

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