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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 544.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 544.78 is: 821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 544.78 = 544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/544.78 = 544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 544.78 × 544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 296,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,786.61/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.84

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