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Finding the Third Proportional to 561 and 1,293.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 561 and 1,293.75 is: 2,983.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 1,293.75 = 1,293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/1,293.75 = 1,293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 1,293.75 × 1,293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 1,673,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,789.06/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.58

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