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Finding the Third Proportional to 549.84 and 981.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 549.84 and 981.56 is: 1,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 981.56 = 981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/981.56 = 981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 981.56 × 981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 963,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,464.94/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.25

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