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Finding the Third Proportional to 315.42 and 565.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 315.42 and 565.03 is: 1,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 565.03 = 565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/565.03 = 565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 565.03 × 565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 319,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,260.31/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.17

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