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Finding the Third Proportional to 556.13 and 850.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 556.13 and 850.31 is: 1,300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.13 : 850.31 = 850.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.13/850.31 = 850.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.13x = 850.31 × 850.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.13x = 723,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,031.35/556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.12

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