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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.50 and 560.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.50 and 560.75 is: 824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 560.75 = 560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/560.75 = 560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 560.75 × 560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 314,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,440.56/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.22

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