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Finding the Third Proportional to 545.48 and 934.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 545.48 and 934.03 is: 1,599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 934.03 = 934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/934.03 = 934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 934.03 × 934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 872,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,414.38/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.34

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