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Finding the Third Proportional to 559.13 and 767.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 559.13 and 767.25 is: 1,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.13 : 767.25 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.13/767.25 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.13x = 767.25 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.13x = 588,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,672.56/559.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.85

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