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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.75 and 540.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.75 and 540.38 is: 816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 540.38 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/540.38 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 540.38 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 292,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,005.14/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.23

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