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Finding the Third Proportional to 560.81 and 800.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 560.81 and 800.91 is: 1,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.81 : 800.91 = 800.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.81/800.91 = 800.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.81x = 800.91 × 800.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.81x = 641,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,450.82/560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.79

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