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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.75 and 902.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.75 and 902.16 is: 1,411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 902.16 = 902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/902.16 = 902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 902.16 × 902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 813,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,885.90/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.16

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