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Finding the Third Proportional to 569.63 and 916.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 569.63 and 916.13 is: 1,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 916.13 = 916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/916.13 = 916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 916.13 × 916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 839,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,285.02/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.40

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