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Finding the Third Proportional to 548 and 992

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Solution

The third proportional to 548 and 992 is: 1,795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 992 = 992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/992 = 992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 992 × 992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 984,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,064/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.74

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