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Finding the Third Proportional to 564.56 and 808.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 564.56 and 808.03 is: 1,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 808.03 = 808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/808.03 = 808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 808.03 × 808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 652,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,914.50/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.50

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