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Finding the Third Proportional to 571 and 762

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Solution

The third proportional to 571 and 762 is: 1,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 762 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/762 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 762 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 580,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,644/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.89

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