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Finding the Third Proportional to 245.53 and 567.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 245.53 and 567.56 is: 1,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 567.56 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/567.56 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 567.56 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 322,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,127.19/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.96

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