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Finding the Third Proportional to 560.50 and 999.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 560.50 and 999.50 is: 1,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.50 : 999.50 = 999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.50/999.50 = 999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.50x = 999.50 × 999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.50x = 999,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,000.25/560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.34

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