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Finding the Third Proportional to 542.50 and 677.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 542.50 and 677.75 is: 846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.50 : 677.75 = 677.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.50/677.75 = 677.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.50x = 677.75 × 677.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.50x = 459,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,345.06/542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.72

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