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Finding the Third Proportional to 546.38 and 821.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 546.38 and 821.06 is: 1,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 821.06 = 821.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/821.06 = 821.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 821.06 × 821.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 674,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,143.63/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.85

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