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Finding the Third Proportional to 576 and 922.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 576 and 922.50 is: 1,477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 922.50 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/922.50 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 922.50 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 851,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,006.25/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.44

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