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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.50 and 1,469.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.50 and 1,469.75 is: 3,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.50 : 1,469.75 = 1,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.50/1,469.75 = 1,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.50x = 1,469.75 × 1,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.50x = 2,160,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,165.06/552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.80

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