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Finding the Third Proportional to 400 and 570.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 400 and 570.50 is: 813.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 570.50 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/570.50 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 570.50 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 325,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,470.25/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.68

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