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Finding the Third Proportional to 570 and 747.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 570 and 747.75 is: 980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 747.75 = 747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/747.75 = 747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 747.75 × 747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 559,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,130.06/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.93

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