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Finding the Third Proportional to 555 and 1,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 555 and 1,323 is: 3,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 1,323 = 1,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/1,323 = 1,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 1,323 × 1,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 1,750,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,329/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.75

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