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Finding the Third Proportional to 565.31 and 804.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 565.31 and 804.75 is: 1,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.31 : 804.75 = 804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.31/804.75 = 804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.31x = 804.75 × 804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.31x = 647,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,622.56/565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.60

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