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Finding the Third Proportional to 566.44 and 801.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 566.44 and 801.84 is: 1,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 801.84 = 801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/801.84 = 801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 801.84 × 801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 642,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,953.40/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.08

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