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Finding the Third Proportional to 574 and 1,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 574 and 1,219 is: 2,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 1,219 = 1,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/1,219 = 1,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 1,219 × 1,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 1,485,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,961/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.78

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