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Finding the Third Proportional to 572.06 and 926.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 572.06 and 926.75 is: 1,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.06 : 926.75 = 926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.06/926.75 = 926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.06x = 926.75 × 926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.06x = 858,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,872.80/572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.36

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