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Finding the Third Proportional to 855.56 and 990

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Solution

The third proportional to 855.56 and 990 is: 1,145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 990 = 990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/990 = 990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 990 × 990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 980,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,100/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.56

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