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Finding the Third Proportional to 567.95 and 1,244.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 567.95 and 1,244.74 is: 2,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 1,244.74 = 1,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/1,244.74 = 1,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 1,244.74 × 1,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 1,549,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,383.11/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.03

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