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Finding the Third Proportional to 555 and 1,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 555 and 1,317 is: 3,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 1,317 = 1,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/1,317 = 1,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 1,317 × 1,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 1,734,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,489/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.21

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