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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.50 and 570.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.50 and 570.75 is: 872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 570.75 = 570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/570.75 = 570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 570.75 × 570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 325,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,755.56/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.17

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