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Finding the Third Proportional to 560.13 and 1,197.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 560.13 and 1,197.25 is: 2,559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.13 : 1,197.25 = 1,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.13/1,197.25 = 1,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.13x = 1,197.25 × 1,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.13x = 1,433,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,407.56/560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.09

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