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Finding the Third Proportional to 558 and 1,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 558 and 1,422 is: 3,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 1,422 = 1,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/1,422 = 1,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 1,422 × 1,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 2,022,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,084/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.81

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