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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.75 and 908.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.75 and 908.25 is: 1,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 908.25 = 908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/908.25 = 908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 908.25 × 908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 824,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,918.06/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.32

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