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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.13 and 569.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.13 and 569.88 is: 765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 569.88 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/569.88 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 569.88 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 324,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,757.52/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.71

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