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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.08 and 544.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.08 and 544.61 is: 816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 544.61 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/544.61 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 544.61 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 296,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,604.69/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.92

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