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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.13 and 924.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.13 and 924.19 is: 1,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 924.19 = 924.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/924.19 = 924.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 924.19 × 924.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 854,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,122.54/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.60

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