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Finding the Third Proportional to 372.94 and 548.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 372.94 and 548.44 is: 806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 548.44 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/548.44 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 548.44 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 300,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,783.69/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.53

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