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Finding the Third Proportional to 574 and 876.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 574 and 876.50 is: 1,338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 876.50 = 876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/876.50 = 876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 876.50 × 876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 768,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,252.25/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.42

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