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Finding the Third Proportional to 557.25 and 898.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 557.25 and 898.50 is: 1,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.25 : 898.50 = 898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.25/898.50 = 898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.25x = 898.50 × 898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.25x = 807,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,302.25/557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.73

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