Finding the Third Proportional to 546 and 956
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Solution
The third proportional to 546 and 956 is: 1,673.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546 : 956 = 956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546/956 = 956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546x = 956 × 956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546x = 913,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,936/546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673.88
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