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Finding the Third Proportional to 257.63 and 560.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 257.63 and 560.81 is: 1,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 560.81 = 560.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/560.81 = 560.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 560.81 × 560.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 314,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,510.66/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.81

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