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Finding the Third Proportional to 554.25 and 810.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 554.25 and 810.88 is: 1,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 810.88 = 810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/810.88 = 810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 810.88 × 810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 657,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,518.27/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.32

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