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Finding the Third Proportional to 553.75 and 727.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 553.75 and 727.88 is: 956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.75 : 727.88 = 727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.75/727.88 = 727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.75x = 727.88 × 727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.75x = 529,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,802.02/553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.75

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