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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.63 and 540.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.63 and 540.84 is: 780.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 540.84 = 540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/540.84 = 540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 540.84 × 540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 292,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,511.96/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.81

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