Finding the Third Proportional to 546 and 592.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 546 and 592.50 is: 642.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546 : 592.50 = 592.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546/592.50 = 592.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546x = 592.50 × 592.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546x = 351,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,056.25/546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642.96
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