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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.75 and 566.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.75 and 566.63 is: 1,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 566.63 = 566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/566.63 = 566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 566.63 × 566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 321,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,063.89/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.48

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