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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.38 and 841.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.38 and 841.22 is: 1,240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 841.22 = 841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/841.22 = 841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 841.22 × 841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 707,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,648.99/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.67

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