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Finding the Third Proportional to 554.75 and 1,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 554.75 and 1,325 is: 3,164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.75 : 1,325 = 1,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.75/1,325 = 1,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.75x = 1,325 × 1,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.75x = 1,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,625/554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.71

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