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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.45 and 760.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.45 and 760.32 is: 1,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 760.32 = 760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/760.32 = 760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 760.32 × 760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 578,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,092.92/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.43

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