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Finding the Third Proportional to 518.06 and 570.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 518.06 and 570.38 is: 627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 570.38 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/570.38 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 570.38 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 325,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,327.64/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.97

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