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Finding the Third Proportional to 540 and 592

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Solution

The third proportional to 540 and 592 is: 649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 592 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/592 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 592 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 350,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,464/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.01

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