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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.88 and 554.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.88 and 554.56 is: 856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 554.56 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/554.56 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 554.56 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 307,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,539.57/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.95

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