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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.66 and 819.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.66 and 819.42 is: 1,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 819.42 = 819.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/819.42 = 819.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 819.42 × 819.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 671,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,452.21/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.95

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