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Finding the Third Proportional to 578 and 948

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Solution

The third proportional to 578 and 948 is: 1,554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578 : 948 = 948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578/948 = 948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578x = 948 × 948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578x = 898,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,704/578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.85

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