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Finding the Third Proportional to 563.06 and 999.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 563.06 and 999.56 is: 1,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.06 : 999.56 = 999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.06/999.56 = 999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.06x = 999.56 × 999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.06x = 999,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,125.19/563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.45

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