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Finding the Third Proportional to 240 and 564.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 240 and 564.75 is: 1,328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 564.75 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/564.75 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 564.75 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 318,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,942.56/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.93

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