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Finding the Third Proportional to 578 and 955.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 578 and 955.50 is: 1,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578 : 955.50 = 955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578/955.50 = 955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578x = 955.50 × 955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578x = 912,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,980.25/578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.55

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