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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.13 and 567.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.13 and 567.75 is: 1,126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 567.75 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/567.75 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 567.75 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 322,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,340.06/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.57

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