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Finding the Third Proportional to 540 and 952

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Solution

The third proportional to 540 and 952 is: 1,678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 952 = 952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/952 = 952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 952 × 952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 906,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,304/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.34

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