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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.88 and 557.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.88 and 557.75 is: 869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 557.75 = 557.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/557.75 = 557.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 557.75 × 557.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 311,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,085.06/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.26

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