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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.75 and 542.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.75 and 542.75 is: 814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 542.75 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/542.75 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 542.75 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 294,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,577.56/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.31

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