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Finding the Third Proportional to 563.63 and 775.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 563.63 and 775.83 is: 1,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.63 : 775.83 = 775.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.63/775.83 = 775.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.63x = 775.83 × 775.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.63x = 601,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,909.28/563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.93

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