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Finding the Third Proportional to 542.11 and 726.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 542.11 and 726.05 is: 972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.11 : 726.05 = 726.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.11/726.05 = 726.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.11x = 726.05 × 726.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.11x = 527,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,144.06/542.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.39

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