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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.63 and 569.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.63 and 569.25 is: 864.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 569.25 = 569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/569.25 = 569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 569.25 × 569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 324,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,045.56/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.99

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