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Finding the Third Proportional to 555.29 and 847.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 555.29 and 847.65 is: 1,293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 847.65 = 847.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/847.65 = 847.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 847.65 × 847.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 718,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,514.50/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.94

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