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Finding the Third Proportional to 566.75 and 819.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 566.75 and 819.25 is: 1,184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.75 : 819.25 = 819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.75/819.25 = 819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.75x = 819.25 × 819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.75x = 671,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,170.56/566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.24

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