Finding the Third Proportional to 507 and 546
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Solution
The third proportional to 507 and 546 is: 588
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507 : 546 = 546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507/546 = 546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507x = 546 × 546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507x = 298,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,116/507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588
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