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Finding the Third Proportional to 561.75 and 865.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 561.75 and 865.88 is: 1,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.75 : 865.88 = 865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.75/865.88 = 865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.75x = 865.88 × 865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.75x = 749,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,739.52/561.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.65

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