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Finding the Third Proportional to 357 and 572.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 357 and 572.25 is: 917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 572.25 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/572.25 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 572.25 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 327,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,470.06/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.28

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