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Finding the Third Proportional to 565.50 and 1,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 565.50 and 1,183 is: 2,474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.50 : 1,183 = 1,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.50/1,183 = 1,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.50x = 1,183 × 1,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.50x = 1,399,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,489/565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.78

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