Finding the Third Proportional to 215 and 554
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Solution
The third proportional to 215 and 554 is: 1,427.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215 : 554 = 554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215/554 = 554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215x = 554 × 554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215x = 306,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,916/215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427.52
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