Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 604
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Solution
The third proportional to 544 and 604 is: 670.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544 : 604 = 604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544/604 = 604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544x = 604 × 604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544x = 364,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,816/544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670.62
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