Finding the Third Proportional to 482 and 546
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Solution
The third proportional to 482 and 546 is: 618.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482 : 546 = 546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482/546 = 546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482x = 546 × 546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482x = 298,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,116/482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618.50
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