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Finding the Third Proportional to 565.88 and 995.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 565.88 and 995.75 is: 1,752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 995.75 = 995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/995.75 = 995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 995.75 × 995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 991,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,518.06/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.19

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