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Finding the Third Proportional to 540.42 and 767.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 540.42 and 767.92 is: 1,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 767.92 = 767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/767.92 = 767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 767.92 × 767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 589,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,698.01/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.18

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