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Finding the Third Proportional to 578.81 and 828.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 578.81 and 828.84 is: 1,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.81 : 828.84 = 828.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.81/828.84 = 828.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.81x = 828.84 × 828.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.81x = 686,981.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,981.96/578.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.88

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