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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.50 and 1,202.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.50 and 1,202.66 is: 2,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.50 : 1,202.66 = 1,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.50/1,202.66 = 1,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.50x = 1,202.66 × 1,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.50x = 1,446,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,382.06/552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.89

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