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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.38 and 671.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.38 and 671.63 is: 790.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 671.63 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/671.63 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 671.63 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 451,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,080.14/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.85

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