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Finding the Third Proportional to 572 and 1,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 572 and 1,493 is: 3,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 1,493 = 1,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/1,493 = 1,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 1,493 × 1,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 2,229,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,049/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.94

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