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Finding the Third Proportional to 558.56 and 868.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 558.56 and 868.22 is: 1,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.56 : 868.22 = 868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.56/868.22 = 868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.56x = 868.22 × 868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.56x = 753,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,803.80/558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.54

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