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Finding the Third Proportional to 553 and 1,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 553 and 1,195 is: 2,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 1,195 = 1,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/1,195 = 1,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 1,195 × 1,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 1,428,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,025/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.32

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