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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.75 and 1,261.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.75 and 1,261.50 is: 2,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 1,261.50 = 1,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/1,261.50 = 1,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 1,261.50 × 1,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 1,591,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,382.25/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.22

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