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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.75 and 567.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.75 and 567.75 is: 1,338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 567.75 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/567.75 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 567.75 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 322,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,340.06/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.90

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