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Finding the Third Proportional to 540.88 and 655.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 540.88 and 655.75 is: 795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.88 : 655.75 = 655.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.88/655.75 = 655.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.88x = 655.75 × 655.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.88x = 430,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,008.06/540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.02

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