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Finding the Third Proportional to 382.13 and 574.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 382.13 and 574.04 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 574.04 = 574.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/574.04 = 574.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 574.04 × 574.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 329,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,521.97/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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