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Finding the Third Proportional to 555 and 804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 555 and 804.50 is: 1,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 804.50 = 804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/804.50 = 804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 804.50 × 804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 647,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,220.25/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.16

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