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Finding the Third Proportional to 561.94 and 707.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 561.94 and 707.91 is: 891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 707.91 = 707.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/707.91 = 707.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 707.91 × 707.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 501,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,131.26/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.79

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