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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.03 and 577.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.03 and 577.76 is: 1,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 577.76 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/577.76 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 577.76 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 333,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,804.09/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.02

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