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Finding the Third Proportional to 573.75 and 680.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 573.75 and 680.34 is: 806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 680.34 = 680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/680.34 = 680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 680.34 × 680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 462,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,867.62/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.74

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