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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.13 and 855.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.13 and 855.38 is: 1,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.13 : 855.38 = 855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.13/855.38 = 855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.13x = 855.38 × 855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.13x = 731,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,666.39/571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.10

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