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Finding the Third Proportional to 561.75 and 660.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 561.75 and 660.75 is: 777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.75 : 660.75 = 660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.75/660.75 = 660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.75x = 660.75 × 660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.75x = 436,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,590.56/561.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.20

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