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Finding the Third Proportional to 561.66 and 822.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 561.66 and 822.94 is: 1,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 822.94 = 822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/822.94 = 822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 822.94 × 822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 677,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,226.13/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.77

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