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Finding the Third Proportional to 555.75 and 866.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 555.75 and 866.81 is: 1,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 866.81 = 866.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/866.81 = 866.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 866.81 × 866.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 751,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,363.91/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.98

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