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Finding the Third Proportional to 546 and 880

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Solution

The third proportional to 546 and 880 is: 1,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 880 = 880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/880 = 880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 880 × 880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 774,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,400/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.32

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