Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 610
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Solution
The third proportional to 544 and 610 is: 684.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544 : 610 = 610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544/610 = 610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544x = 610 × 610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544x = 372,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,100/544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684.01
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