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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.25 and 567

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.25 and 567 is: 1,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 567 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/567 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 567 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 321,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,489/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.65

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