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Finding the Third Proportional to 563.44 and 858.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 563.44 and 858.19 is: 1,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.44 : 858.19 = 858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.44/858.19 = 858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.44x = 858.19 × 858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.44x = 736,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,485.79/563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.13

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