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Finding the Third Proportional to 578.25 and 844.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 578.25 and 844.13 is: 1,232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.25 : 844.13 = 844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.25/844.13 = 844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.25x = 844.13 × 844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.25x = 712,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,547.02/578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.25

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