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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 561.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 561.13 is: 661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 561.13 = 561.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/561.13 = 561.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 561.13 × 561.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 314,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,861.27/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.65

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