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Finding the Third Proportional to 510 and 554

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Solution

The third proportional to 510 and 554 is: 601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 554 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/554 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 554 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 306,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,916/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.80

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