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Finding the Third Proportional to 554.63 and 787.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 554.63 and 787.50 is: 1,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 787.50 = 787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/787.50 = 787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 787.50 × 787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 620,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,156.25/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.15

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