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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.78 and 1,248.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.78 and 1,248.47 is: 2,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.78 : 1,248.47 = 1,248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.78/1,248.47 = 1,248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.78x = 1,248.47 × 1,248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.78x = 1,558,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,674.22/571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.00

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