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Finding the Third Proportional to 567.25 and 883.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 567.25 and 883.88 is: 1,377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.25 : 883.88 = 883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.25/883.88 = 883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.25x = 883.88 × 883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.25x = 781,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,235.02/567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.23

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