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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.88 and 694.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.88 and 694.13 is: 833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.88 : 694.13 = 694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.88/694.13 = 694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.88x = 694.13 × 694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.88x = 481,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,809.52/577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.76

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