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Finding the Third Proportional to 546 and 1,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 546 and 1,224 is: 2,743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 1,224 = 1,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/1,224 = 1,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 1,224 × 1,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 1,498,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,176/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.91

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