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Finding the Third Proportional to 551 and 608

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Solution

The third proportional to 551 and 608 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 608 = 608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/608 = 608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 608 × 608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 369,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,664/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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