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Finding the Third Proportional to 564.38 and 846.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 564.38 and 846.75 is: 1,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.38 : 846.75 = 846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.38/846.75 = 846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.38x = 846.75 × 846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.38x = 716,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,985.56/564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.41

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