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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.97 and 810

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.97 and 810 is: 1,135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 810 = 810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/810 = 810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 810 × 810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 656,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,100/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.18

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