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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.45 and 828.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.45 and 828.67 is: 1,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 828.67 = 828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/828.67 = 828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 828.67 × 828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 686,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,690.60/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.00

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