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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.38 and 807.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.38 and 807.19 is: 1,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 807.19 = 807.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/807.19 = 807.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 807.19 × 807.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 651,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,551.66/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.55

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