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Finding the Third Proportional to 546 and 631

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Solution

The third proportional to 546 and 631 is: 729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 631 = 631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/631 = 631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 631 × 631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 398,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,161/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.23

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