Finding the Third Proportional to 546 and 576
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Solution
The third proportional to 546 and 576 is: 607.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546 : 576 = 576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546/576 = 576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546x = 576 × 576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546x = 331,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,776/546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607.65
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