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Finding the Third Proportional to 554 and 1,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 554 and 1,448 is: 3,784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 1,448 = 1,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/1,448 = 1,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 1,448 × 1,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 2,096,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,704/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.66

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