Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 952
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Solution
The third proportional to 544 and 952 is: 1,666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544 : 952 = 952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544/952 = 952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544x = 952 × 952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544x = 906,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,304/544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,666
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