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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.75 and 707.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.75 and 707.25 is: 867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 707.25 = 707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/707.25 = 707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 707.25 × 707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 500,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,202.56/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.28

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