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Finding the Third Proportional to 573.13 and 1,212.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 573.13 and 1,212.25 is: 2,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 1,212.25 = 1,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/1,212.25 = 1,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 1,212.25 × 1,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 1,469,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,550.06/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.10

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