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Finding the Third Proportional to 567.56 and 1,244.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 567.56 and 1,244.63 is: 2,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 1,244.63 = 1,244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/1,244.63 = 1,244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 1,244.63 × 1,244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 1,549,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,091.39/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.38

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