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Finding the Third Proportional to 555.19 and 870.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 555.19 and 870.94 is: 1,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 870.94 = 870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/870.94 = 870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 870.94 × 870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 758,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,532.13/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.26

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