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Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 1,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 544 and 1,406 is: 3,633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 1,406 = 1,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/1,406 = 1,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 1,406 × 1,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 1,976,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,836/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.89

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