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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.13 and 880.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.13 and 880.88 is: 1,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 880.88 = 880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/880.88 = 880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 880.88 × 880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 775,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,940.77/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.49

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