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Finding the Third Proportional to 566.44 and 763.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 566.44 and 763.03 is: 1,027.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 763.03 = 763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/763.03 = 763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 763.03 × 763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 582,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,216.69/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.86

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