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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.63 and 542.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.63 and 542.25 is: 784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 542.25 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/542.25 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 542.25 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 294,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,035.06/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.88

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