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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.08 and 548.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.08 and 548.02 is: 824.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 548.02 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/548.02 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 548.02 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 300,321.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,321.13/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.88

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