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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.75 and 921.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.75 and 921.38 is: 1,471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 921.38 = 921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/921.38 = 921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 921.38 × 921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 848,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,931.89/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.92

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