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Finding the Third Proportional to 554.50 and 815

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Solution

The third proportional to 554.50 and 815 is: 1,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 815 = 815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/815 = 815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 815 × 815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 664,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,225/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.88

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