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Finding the Third Proportional to 453 and 543

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Solution

The third proportional to 453 and 543 is: 650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 543 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/543 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 543 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 294,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,849/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.88

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