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Finding the Third Proportional to 397.69 and 555.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 397.69 and 555.47 is: 775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.69 : 555.47 = 555.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.69/555.47 = 555.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.69x = 555.47 × 555.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.69x = 308,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,545.53/397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.85

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