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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.31 and 545.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.31 and 545.91 is: 824.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 545.91 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/545.91 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 545.91 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 298,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,013.63/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.81

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