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Finding the Third Proportional to 550 and 827.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 550 and 827.25 is: 1,244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 827.25 = 827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/827.25 = 827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 827.25 × 827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 684,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,342.56/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.26

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