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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 547

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 547 is: 702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 547 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/547 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 547 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 299,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,209/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.37

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