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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 554.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 554.50 is: 912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 554.50 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/554.50 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 554.50 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 307,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,470.25/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.37

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