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Finding the Third Proportional to 514 and 555

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Solution

The third proportional to 514 and 555 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 555 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/555 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 555 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 308,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,025/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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