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Finding the Third Proportional to 564 and 923.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 564 and 923.25 is: 1,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 923.25 = 923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/923.25 = 923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 923.25 × 923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 852,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,390.56/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.33

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