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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.83 and 1,147.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.83 and 1,147.08 is: 2,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.83 : 1,147.08 = 1,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.83/1,147.08 = 1,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.83x = 1,147.08 × 1,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.83x = 1,315,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,788.22/550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.75

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