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Finding the Third Proportional to 551.25 and 848.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 551.25 and 848.25 is: 1,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 848.25 = 848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/848.25 = 848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 848.25 × 848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 719,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,528.06/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.27

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