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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.50 and 865.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.50 and 865.50 is: 1,297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 865.50 = 865.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/865.50 = 865.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 865.50 × 865.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 749,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,090.25/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.13

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