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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.13 and 1,363.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.13 and 1,363.71 is: 3,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 1,363.71 = 1,363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/1,363.71 = 1,363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 1,363.71 × 1,363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 1,859,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,707.52/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.37

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