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Finding the Third Proportional to 551 and 664

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Solution

The third proportional to 551 and 664 is: 800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 664 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/664 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 664 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 440,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,896/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.17

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