Finding the Third Proportional to 362.25 and 544.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 362.25 and 544.50 is: 818.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362.25 : 544.50 = 544.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362.25/544.50 = 544.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362.25x = 544.50 × 544.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362.25x = 296,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,480.25/362.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818.44
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