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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.13 and 565.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.13 and 565.88 is: 1,538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 565.88 = 565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/565.88 = 565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 565.88 × 565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 320,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,214.52/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.57

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