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Finding the Third Proportional to 548 and 1,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 548 and 1,406 is: 3,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 1,406 = 1,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/1,406 = 1,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 1,406 × 1,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 1,976,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,836/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.36

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