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Finding the Third Proportional to 555.29 and 1,230.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 555.29 and 1,230.19 is: 2,725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 1,230.19 = 1,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/1,230.19 = 1,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 1,230.19 × 1,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 1,513,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,361.29/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.34

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