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Finding the Third Proportional to 561.73 and 897.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 561.73 and 897.33 is: 1,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.73 : 897.33 = 897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.73/897.33 = 897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.73x = 897.33 × 897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.73x = 805,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,197.76/561.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.43

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