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Finding the Third Proportional to 554 and 674

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Solution

The third proportional to 554 and 674 is: 819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 674 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/674 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 674 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 454,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,276/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.99

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