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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.75 and 569.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.75 and 569.50 is: 1,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.75 : 569.50 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.75/569.50 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.75x = 569.50 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.75x = 324,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,330.25/281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.13

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