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Finding the Third Proportional to 404 and 570

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Solution

The third proportional to 404 and 570 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 570 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/570 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 570 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 324,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,900/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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