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Finding the Third Proportional to 573.50 and 875.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 573.50 and 875.75 is: 1,337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 875.75 = 875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/875.75 = 875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 875.75 × 875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 766,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,938.06/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.29

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