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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.75 and 667.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.75 and 667.75 is: 809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.75 : 667.75 = 667.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.75/667.75 = 667.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.75x = 667.75 × 667.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.75x = 445,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,890.06/550.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.61

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