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Finding the Third Proportional to 551 and 1,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 551 and 1,317 is: 3,147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 1,317 = 1,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/1,317 = 1,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 1,317 × 1,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 1,734,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,489/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.89

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