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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.50 and 837

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.50 and 837 is: 1,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 837 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/837 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 837 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 700,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,569/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.84

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