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Finding the Third Proportional to 384.06 and 560.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 384.06 and 560.69 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 560.69 = 560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/560.69 = 560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 560.69 × 560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 314,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,370.47/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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