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Finding the Third Proportional to 575 and 842

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Solution

The third proportional to 575 and 842 is: 1,232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575 : 842 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575/842 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575x = 842 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575x = 708,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,964/575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.98

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