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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.75 and 549.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.75 and 549.88 is: 822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 549.88 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/549.88 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 549.88 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 302,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,362.52/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.20

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