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Finding the Third Proportional to 558.56 and 867.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 558.56 and 867.38 is: 1,346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.56 : 867.38 = 867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.56/867.38 = 867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.56x = 867.38 × 867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.56x = 752,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,339.39/558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.92

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