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Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 688

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Solution

The third proportional to 544 and 688 is: 870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 688 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/688 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 688 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 473,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,344/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.12

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