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Finding the Third Proportional to 579.56 and 874.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 579.56 and 874.50 is: 1,319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 874.50 = 874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/874.50 = 874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 874.50 × 874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 764,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,750.25/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.53

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