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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.38 and 937.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.38 and 937.50 is: 1,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 937.50 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/937.50 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 937.50 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 878,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,906.25/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.93

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