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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.55 and 942.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.55 and 942.05 is: 1,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 942.05 = 942.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/942.05 = 942.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 942.05 × 942.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 887,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,452.31/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.59

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