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Finding the Third Proportional to 555.25 and 799.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 555.25 and 799.75 is: 1,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.25 : 799.75 = 799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.25/799.75 = 799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.25x = 799.75 × 799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.25x = 639,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,600.06/555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.91

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