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Finding the Third Proportional to 550 and 645

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Solution

The third proportional to 550 and 645 is: 756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 645 = 645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/645 = 645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 645 × 645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 416,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,025/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.41

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