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Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 548.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 364 and 548.50 is: 826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 548.50 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/548.50 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 548.50 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 300,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,852.25/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.52

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