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Finding the Third Proportional to 550 and 668

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Solution

The third proportional to 550 and 668 is: 811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 668 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/668 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 668 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 446,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,224/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.32

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