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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.75 and 830.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.75 and 830.63 is: 1,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.75 : 830.63 = 830.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.75/830.63 = 830.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.75x = 830.63 × 830.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.75x = 689,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,937.89/552.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.19

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