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Finding the Third Proportional to 855.56 and 1,331.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 855.56 and 1,331.44 is: 2,072.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 1,331.44 = 1,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/1,331.44 = 1,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 1,331.44 × 1,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 1,772,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,725.82/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.00

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