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Finding the Third Proportional to 573 and 887.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 573 and 887.25 is: 1,373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 887.25 = 887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/887.25 = 887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 887.25 × 887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 787,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,212.56/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.84

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