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Finding the Third Proportional to 557 and 984

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Solution

The third proportional to 557 and 984 is: 1,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 984 = 984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/984 = 984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 984 × 984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 968,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,256/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.34

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