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Finding the Third Proportional to 552 and 973.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 552 and 973.50 is: 1,716.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 973.50 = 973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/973.50 = 973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 973.50 × 973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 947,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,702.25/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.85

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