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Finding the Third Proportional to 567.56 and 847.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 567.56 and 847.97 is: 1,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 847.97 = 847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/847.97 = 847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 847.97 × 847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 719,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,051.00/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.91

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