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Finding the Third Proportional to 550 and 884.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 550 and 884.50 is: 1,422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 884.50 = 884.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/884.50 = 884.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 884.50 × 884.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 782,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,340.25/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.44

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