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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.50 and 1,133.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.50 and 1,133.44 is: 2,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 1,133.44 = 1,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/1,133.44 = 1,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 1,133.44 × 1,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 1,284,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,680.57/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.91

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