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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.14 and 913.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.14 and 913.36 is: 1,447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 913.36 = 913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/913.36 = 913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 913.36 × 913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 834,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,225.35/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.95

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