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Finding the Third Proportional to 556.88 and 766.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 556.88 and 766.97 is: 1,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 766.97 = 766.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/766.97 = 766.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 766.97 × 766.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 588,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,241.06/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.33

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