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Finding the Third Proportional to 553.08 and 812.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 553.08 and 812.53 is: 1,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.08 : 812.53 = 812.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.08/812.53 = 812.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.08x = 812.53 × 812.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.08x = 660,207.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,207.03/553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.70

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