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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.48 and 1,233.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.48 and 1,233.98 is: 2,669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 1,233.98 = 1,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/1,233.98 = 1,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 1,233.98 × 1,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 1,522,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,717.44/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.18

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