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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.13 and 1,274.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.13 and 1,274.81 is: 2,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 1,274.81 = 1,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/1,274.81 = 1,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 1,274.81 × 1,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 1,625,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,146.91/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.14

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