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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.28 and 544.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.28 and 544.47 is: 820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 544.47 = 544.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/544.47 = 544.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 544.47 × 544.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 296,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,446.22/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.54

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