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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 610 = 610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/610 = 610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 610 × 610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 372,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,100/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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