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Finding the Third Proportional to 560.75 and 738.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 560.75 and 738.75 is: 973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.75 : 738.75 = 738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.75/738.75 = 738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.75x = 738.75 × 738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.75x = 545,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,751.56/560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.25

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