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Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 540.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 364 and 540.75 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 540.75 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/540.75 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 540.75 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 292,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,410.56/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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