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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.13 and 1,232.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.13 and 1,232.81 is: 2,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.13 : 1,232.81 = 1,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.13/1,232.81 = 1,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.13x = 1,232.81 × 1,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.13x = 1,519,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,826.66/571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.11

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