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Finding the Third Proportional to 548 and 662

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Solution

The third proportional to 548 and 662 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 662 = 662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/662 = 662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 662 × 662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 438,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,244/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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