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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.66 and 540.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.66 and 540.28 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 540.28 = 540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/540.28 = 540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 540.28 × 540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 291,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,903.83/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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