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Finding the Third Proportional to 566.72 and 604.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 566.72 and 604.13 is: 644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 604.13 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/604.13 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 604.13 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 364,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,967.02/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.00

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