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Finding the Third Proportional to 572.77 and 863.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 572.77 and 863.44 is: 1,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 863.44 = 863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/863.44 = 863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 863.44 × 863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 745,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,524.32/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.62

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