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Finding the Third Proportional to 553 and 1,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 553 and 1,207 is: 2,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 1,207 = 1,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/1,207 = 1,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 1,207 × 1,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 1,456,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,849/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.45

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