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Finding the Third Proportional to 560.50 and 635.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 560.50 and 635.50 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.50 : 635.50 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.50/635.50 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.50x = 635.50 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.50x = 403,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,860.25/560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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