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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.13 and 924.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.13 and 924.75 is: 1,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 924.75 = 924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/924.75 = 924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 924.75 × 924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 855,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,162.56/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.76

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