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Finding the Third Proportional to 551.44 and 764.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 551.44 and 764.72 is: 1,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 764.72 = 764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/764.72 = 764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 764.72 × 764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 584,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,794.77/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.49

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