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Finding the Third Proportional to 554 and 856

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Solution

The third proportional to 554 and 856 is: 1,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 856 = 856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/856 = 856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 856 × 856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 732,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,736/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.63

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