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Finding the Third Proportional to 579.50 and 867.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 579.50 and 867.75 is: 1,299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.50 : 867.75 = 867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.50/867.75 = 867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.50x = 867.75 × 867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.50x = 752,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,990.06/579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.38

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