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Finding the Third Proportional to 577.97 and 897.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 577.97 and 897.33 is: 1,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 897.33 = 897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/897.33 = 897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 897.33 × 897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 805,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,197.76/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.15

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