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Finding the Third Proportional to 287 and 561

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Solution

The third proportional to 287 and 561 is: 1,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 561 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/561 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 561 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 314,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,721/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.59

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