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Finding the Third Proportional to 575 and 1,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 575 and 1,263 is: 2,774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575 : 1,263 = 1,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575/1,263 = 1,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575x = 1,263 × 1,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575x = 1,595,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,169/575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.21

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