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Finding the Third Proportional to 578.81 and 905.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 578.81 and 905.91 is: 1,417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.81 : 905.91 = 905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.81/905.91 = 905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.81x = 905.91 × 905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.81x = 820,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,666.13/578.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.84

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