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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.50 and 546

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.50 and 546 is: 619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 546 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/546 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 546 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 298,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,116/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.14

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