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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.17 and 573.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.17 and 573.33 is: 1,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 573.33 = 573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/573.33 = 573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 573.33 × 573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 328,705.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,705.14/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.82

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