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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.88 and 550.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.88 and 550.50 is: 837.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 550.50 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/550.50 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 550.50 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 303,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,050.25/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.44

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