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Finding the Third Proportional to 551.25 and 913.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 551.25 and 913.50 is: 1,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 913.50 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/913.50 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 913.50 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 834,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,482.25/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.80

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