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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.63 and 544.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.63 and 544.25 is: 814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 544.25 = 544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/544.25 = 544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 544.25 × 544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 296,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,208.06/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.60

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