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Finding the Third Proportional to 564 and 792.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 564 and 792.75 is: 1,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 792.75 = 792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/792.75 = 792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 792.75 × 792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 628,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,452.56/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.28

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