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Finding the Third Proportional to 554 and 917

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Solution

The third proportional to 554 and 917 is: 1,517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 917 = 917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/917 = 917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 917 × 917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 840,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,889/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.85

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