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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.45 and 1,207.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.45 and 1,207.41 is: 2,638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 1,207.41 = 1,207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/1,207.41 = 1,207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 1,207.41 × 1,207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 1,457,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,829.85/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.87

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