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Finding the Third Proportional to 375.25 and 574.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 375.25 and 574.75 is: 880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.25 : 574.75 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.25/574.75 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.25x = 574.75 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.25x = 330,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,337.56/375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.31

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