Finding the Third Proportional to 242 and 546
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Solution
The third proportional to 242 and 546 is: 1,231.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242 : 546 = 546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242/546 = 546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242x = 546 × 546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242x = 298,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,116/242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,231.88
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