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Finding the Third Proportional to 542 and 1,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 542 and 1,472 is: 3,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 1,472 = 1,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/1,472 = 1,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 1,472 × 1,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 2,166,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,784/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.76

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