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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.50 and 540

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.50 and 540 is: 685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 540 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/540 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 540 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 291,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,600/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.31

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