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Finding the Third Proportional to 545 and 614

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Solution

The third proportional to 545 and 614 is: 691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545 : 614 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545/614 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545x = 614 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545x = 376,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,996/545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.74

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