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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.19 and 1,255.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.19 and 1,255.13 is: 2,734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 1,255.13 = 1,255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/1,255.13 = 1,255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 1,255.13 × 1,255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 1,575,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,338.77/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.07

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