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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.25 and 554.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.25 and 554.34 is: 722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 554.34 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/554.34 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 554.34 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 307,296.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,296.99/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.63

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