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Finding the Third Proportional to 556 and 991

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Solution

The third proportional to 556 and 991 is: 1,766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 991 = 991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/991 = 991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 991 × 991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 982,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,081/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.33

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