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Finding the Third Proportional to 560.95 and 802.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 560.95 and 802.97 is: 1,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 802.97 = 802.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/802.97 = 802.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 802.97 × 802.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 644,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,758.81/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.40

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