Finding the Third Proportional to 548 and 795
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Solution
The third proportional to 548 and 795 is: 1,153.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548 : 795 = 795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548/795 = 795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548x = 795 × 795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548x = 632,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 632,025/548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,153.33
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