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Finding the Third Proportional to 550 and 923

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Solution

The third proportional to 550 and 923 is: 1,548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 923 = 923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/923 = 923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 923 × 923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 851,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,929/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.96

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