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Finding the Third Proportional to 540.94 and 784.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 540.94 and 784.97 is: 1,139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.94 : 784.97 = 784.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.94/784.97 = 784.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.94x = 784.97 × 784.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.94x = 616,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,175.94/540.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.09

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