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Finding the Third Proportional to 566.91 and 847.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 566.91 and 847.69 is: 1,267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 847.69 = 847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/847.69 = 847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 847.69 × 847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 718,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,574.10/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.54

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