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Finding the Third Proportional to 553 and 766

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Solution

The third proportional to 553 and 766 is: 1,061.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 766 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/766 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 766 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 586,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,756/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.04

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