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Finding the Third Proportional to 497 and 546

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Solution

The third proportional to 497 and 546 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 546 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/546 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 546 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 298,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,116/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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