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Finding the Third Proportional to 576 and 947

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Solution

The third proportional to 576 and 947 is: 1,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 947 = 947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/947 = 947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 947 × 947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 896,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,809/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.96

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