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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.13 and 901.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.13 and 901.69 is: 1,477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 901.69 = 901.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/901.69 = 901.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 901.69 × 901.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 813,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,040.35/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.92

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