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Finding the Third Proportional to 572.25 and 663

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Solution

The third proportional to 572.25 and 663 is: 768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.25 : 663 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.25/663 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.25x = 663 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.25x = 439,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,569/572.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.14

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