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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.55 and 1,203.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.55 and 1,203.61 is: 2,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 1,203.61 = 1,203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/1,203.61 = 1,203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 1,203.61 × 1,203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 1,448,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,675.53/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.34

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