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Finding the Third Proportional to 574.88 and 1,245.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 574.88 and 1,245.19 is: 2,697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 1,245.19 = 1,245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/1,245.19 = 1,245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 1,245.19 × 1,245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 1,550,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,491.91/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.09

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