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Finding the Third Proportional to 558.75 and 849.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 558.75 and 849.56 is: 1,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.75 : 849.56 = 849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.75/849.56 = 849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.75x = 849.56 × 849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.75x = 721,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,756.44/558.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.73

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