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Finding the Third Proportional to 566.44 and 857.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 566.44 and 857.56 is: 1,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 857.56 = 857.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/857.56 = 857.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 857.56 × 857.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 735,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,413.44/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.31

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