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Finding the Third Proportional to 551 and 935.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 551 and 935.50 is: 1,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 935.50 = 935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/935.50 = 935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 935.50 × 935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 875,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,160.25/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.31

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