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Finding the Third Proportional to 559.88 and 885.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 559.88 and 885.75 is: 1,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.88 : 885.75 = 885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.88/885.75 = 885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.88x = 885.75 × 885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.88x = 784,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,553.06/559.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.30

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