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Finding the Third Proportional to 558 and 1,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 558 and 1,096 is: 2,152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 1,096 = 1,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/1,096 = 1,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 1,096 × 1,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 1,201,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,216/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.72

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