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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.06 and 540.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.06 and 540.56 is: 787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.06 : 540.56 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.06/540.56 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.06x = 540.56 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.06x = 292,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,207.82/371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.49

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