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Finding the Third Proportional to 375.63 and 572.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 375.63 and 572.13 is: 871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 572.13 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/572.13 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 572.13 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 327,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,327.02/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.42

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