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Finding the Third Proportional to 555.61 and 1,202.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 555.61 and 1,202.34 is: 2,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 1,202.34 = 1,202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/1,202.34 = 1,202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 1,202.34 × 1,202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 1,445,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,630.49/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.88

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