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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.78 and 554.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.78 and 554.06 is: 1,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 554.06 = 554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/554.06 = 554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 554.06 × 554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 306,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,985.25/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.20

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