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Finding the Third Proportional to 289 and 549

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Solution

The third proportional to 289 and 549 is: 1,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 549 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/549 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 549 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 301,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,401/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.91

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