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Finding the Third Proportional to 855.56 and 1,361.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 855.56 and 1,361.81 is: 2,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 1,361.81 = 1,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/1,361.81 = 1,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 1,361.81 × 1,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 1,854,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,533.29/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.62

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