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Finding the Third Proportional to 554.25 and 1,209.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 554.25 and 1,209.13 is: 2,637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 1,209.13 = 1,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/1,209.13 = 1,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 1,209.13 × 1,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 1,461,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,983.27/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.77

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