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Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 540.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 371 and 540.50 is: 787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 540.50 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/540.50 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 540.50 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 292,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,140.25/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.44

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