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Finding the Third Proportional to 550.97 and 1,125.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 550.97 and 1,125.42 is: 2,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.97 : 1,125.42 = 1,125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.97/1,125.42 = 1,125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.97x = 1,125.42 × 1,125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.97x = 1,266,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,574.40/550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.81

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