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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.56 and 569.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.56 and 569.06 is: 1,329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 569.06 = 569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/569.06 = 569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 569.06 × 569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 323,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,832.13/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.56

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