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Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 930.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 544 and 930.50 is: 1,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 930.50 = 930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/930.50 = 930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 930.50 × 930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 865,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,830.25/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.60

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