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Finding the Third Proportional to 556.88 and 790.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 556.88 and 790.88 is: 1,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 790.88 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/790.88 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 790.88 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 625,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,483.27/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.20

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