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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.06 and 565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.06 and 565.50 is: 1,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 565.50 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/565.50 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 565.50 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 319,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,790.25/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.64

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