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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.80 and 1,235.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.80 and 1,235.67 is: 2,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 1,235.67 = 1,235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/1,235.67 = 1,235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 1,235.67 × 1,235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 1,526,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,884.98/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.01

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