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Finding the Third Proportional to 538 and 914

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Solution

The third proportional to 538 and 914 is: 1,552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 914 = 914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/914 = 914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 914 × 914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 835,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,396/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.78

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