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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.63 and 888.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.63 and 888.75 is: 1,384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 888.75 = 888.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/888.75 = 888.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 888.75 × 888.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 789,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,876.56/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.23

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