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Finding the Third Proportional to 554.34 and 842.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 554.34 and 842.91 is: 1,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 842.91 = 842.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/842.91 = 842.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 842.91 × 842.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 710,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,490.95/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.68

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