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Finding the Third Proportional to 538 and 605

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Solution

The third proportional to 538 and 605 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 605 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/605 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 605 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 366,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,025/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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