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Finding the Third Proportional to 553.39 and 844.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 553.39 and 844.80 is: 1,289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.39 : 844.80 = 844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.39/844.80 = 844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.39x = 844.80 × 844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.39x = 713,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,694.96/553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.67

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