Finding the Third Proportional to 350 and 544
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Solution
The third proportional to 350 and 544 is: 845.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350 : 544 = 544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350/544 = 544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350x = 544 × 544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350x = 295,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,936/350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845.53
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