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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.13 and 776.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.13 and 776.81 is: 1,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 776.81 = 776.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/776.81 = 776.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 776.81 × 776.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 603,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,437.66/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.59

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