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Finding the Third Proportional to 561.94 and 818.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 561.94 and 818.16 is: 1,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 818.16 = 818.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/818.16 = 818.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 818.16 × 818.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 669,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,379.65/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.20

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