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Finding the Third Proportional to 555.33 and 789.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 555.33 and 789.33 is: 1,121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 789.33 = 789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/789.33 = 789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 789.33 × 789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 623,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,038.89/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.93

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