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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.88 and 570.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.88 and 570.75 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 570.75 = 570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/570.75 = 570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 570.75 × 570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 325,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,755.56/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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