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Finding the Third Proportional to 542 and 900.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 542 and 900.50 is: 1,496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 900.50 = 900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/900.50 = 900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 900.50 × 900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 810,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,900.25/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.13

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