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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.50 and 857.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.50 and 857.75 is: 1,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 857.75 = 857.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/857.75 = 857.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 857.75 × 857.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 735,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,735.06/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.21

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