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Finding the Third Proportional to 560 and 731.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 560 and 731.50 is: 955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 731.50 = 731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/731.50 = 731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 731.50 × 731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 535,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,092.25/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.52

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