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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.13 and 821.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.13 and 821.81 is: 1,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 821.81 = 821.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/821.81 = 821.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 821.81 × 821.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 675,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,375.79/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.68

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