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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.66 and 830.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.66 and 830.34 is: 1,247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 830.34 = 830.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/830.34 = 830.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 830.34 × 830.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 689,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,470.74/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.56

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