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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.75 and 943.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.75 and 943.13 is: 1,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 943.13 = 943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/943.13 = 943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 943.13 × 943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 889,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,484.77/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.24

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