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Finding the Third Proportional to 544.97 and 845.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 544.97 and 845.06 is: 1,310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.97 : 845.06 = 845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.97/845.06 = 845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.97x = 845.06 × 845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.97x = 714,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,130.63/544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.41

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