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Finding the Third Proportional to 576.94 and 1,235.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 576.94 and 1,235.91 is: 2,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.94 : 1,235.91 = 1,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.94/1,235.91 = 1,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.94x = 1,235.91 × 1,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.94x = 1,527,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,464.26/576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.54

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