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Finding the Third Proportional to 540.75 and 592.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 540.75 and 592.50 is: 649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.75 : 592.50 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.75/592.50 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.75x = 592.50 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.75x = 351,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,056.25/540.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.20

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