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Finding the Third Proportional to 565.73 and 801.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 565.73 and 801.14 is: 1,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 801.14 = 801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/801.14 = 801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 801.14 × 801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 641,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,826.30/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.50

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