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Finding the Third Proportional to 552 and 736

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Solution

The third proportional to 552 and 736 is: 981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 736 = 736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/736 = 736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 736 × 736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 541,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,696/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.33

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