Finding the Third Proportional to 548 and 604
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Solution
The third proportional to 548 and 604 is: 665.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548 : 604 = 604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548/604 = 604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548x = 604 × 604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548x = 364,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,816/548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665.72
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