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Finding the Third Proportional to 553 and 939

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Solution

The third proportional to 553 and 939 is: 1,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 939 = 939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/939 = 939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 939 × 939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 881,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,721/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.43

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