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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.13 and 901.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.13 and 901.97 is: 1,478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 901.97 = 901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/901.97 = 901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 901.97 × 901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 813,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,547.63/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.84

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