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Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 785.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 544 and 785.50 is: 1,134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 785.50 = 785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/785.50 = 785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 785.50 × 785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 617,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,010.25/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.21

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