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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.13 and 620.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.13 and 620.25 is: 666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 620.25 = 620.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/620.25 = 620.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 620.25 × 620.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 384,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,710.06/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.60

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