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Finding the Third Proportional to 391.94 and 560.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 391.94 and 560.06 is: 800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.94 : 560.06 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.94/560.06 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.94x = 560.06 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.94x = 313,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,670.00/391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.31

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