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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 560.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 560.81 is: 660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 560.81 = 560.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/560.81 = 560.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 560.81 × 560.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 314,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,510.66/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.91

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