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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.13 and 870.12

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.13 and 870.12 is: 1,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 870.12 = 870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/870.12 = 870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 870.12 × 870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 757,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,103.92/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.85

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