Finding the Third Proportional to 542 and 626
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Solution
The third proportional to 542 and 626 is: 723.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542 : 626 = 626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542/626 = 626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542x = 626 × 626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542x = 391,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,876/542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723.02
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