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Finding the Third Proportional to 277.17 and 575.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 277.17 and 575.86 is: 1,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.17 : 575.86 = 575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.17/575.86 = 575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.17x = 575.86 × 575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.17x = 331,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,614.02/277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.42

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