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Finding the Third Proportional to 302 and 548

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Solution

The third proportional to 302 and 548 is: 994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 548 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/548 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 548 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 300,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,304/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.38

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