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Finding the Third Proportional to 557 and 1,199.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 557 and 1,199.50 is: 2,583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 1,199.50 = 1,199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/1,199.50 = 1,199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 1,199.50 × 1,199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 1,438,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,800.25/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.12

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