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Finding the Third Proportional to 553.08 and 849.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 553.08 and 849.23 is: 1,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.08 : 849.23 = 849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.08/849.23 = 849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.08x = 849.23 × 849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.08x = 721,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,199.02/553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.97

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