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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.50 and 836

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.50 and 836 is: 1,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 836 = 836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/836 = 836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 836 × 836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 698,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,896/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.92

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