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Finding the Third Proportional to 540.56 and 588.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 540.56 and 588.75 is: 641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.56 : 588.75 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.56/588.75 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.56x = 588.75 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.56x = 346,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,626.56/540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.23

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