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Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 866.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 567 and 866.75 is: 1,324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 866.75 = 866.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/866.75 = 866.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 866.75 × 866.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 751,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,255.56/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.97

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