Finding the Third Proportional to 563.25 and 865.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 563.25 and 865.50 is: 1,329.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563.25 : 865.50 = 865.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563.25/865.50 = 865.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563.25x = 865.50 × 865.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563.25x = 749,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,090.25/563.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329.94
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