Finding the Third Proportional to 370 and 542
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Solution
The third proportional to 370 and 542 is: 793.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370 : 542 = 542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370/542 = 542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370x = 542 × 542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370x = 293,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,764/370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793.96
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