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Finding the Third Proportional to 569.63 and 873.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 569.63 and 873.25 is: 1,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 873.25 = 873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/873.25 = 873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 873.25 × 873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 762,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,565.56/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.72

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