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Finding the Third Proportional to 553.03 and 806.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 553.03 and 806.72 is: 1,176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 806.72 = 806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/806.72 = 806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 806.72 × 806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 650,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,795.14/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.78

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