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Finding the Third Proportional to 414 and 554

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Solution

The third proportional to 414 and 554 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 554 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/554 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 554 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 306,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,916/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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