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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.75 and 895.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.75 and 895.75 is: 1,405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 895.75 = 895.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/895.75 = 895.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 895.75 × 895.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 802,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,368.06/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.81

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