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Finding the Third Proportional to 561.50 and 858

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Solution

The third proportional to 561.50 and 858 is: 1,311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.50 : 858 = 858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.50/858 = 858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.50x = 858 × 858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.50x = 736,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,164/561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.07

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