Finding the Third Proportional to 570.75 and 858.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 570.75 and 858.75 is: 1,292.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570.75 : 858.75 = 858.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570.75/858.75 = 858.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570.75x = 858.75 × 858.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570.75x = 737,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,451.56/570.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292.07
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