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Finding the Third Proportional to 550 and 921

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Solution

The third proportional to 550 and 921 is: 1,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 921 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/921 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 921 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 848,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,241/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.26

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