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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.75 and 922.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.75 and 922.25 is: 1,472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.75 : 922.25 = 922.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.75/922.25 = 922.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.75x = 922.25 × 922.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.75x = 850,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,545.06/577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.17

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