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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.38 and 762.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.38 and 762.63 is: 1,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 762.63 = 762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/762.63 = 762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 762.63 × 762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 581,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,596.89/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.31

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