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Finding the Third Proportional to 580.50 and 800.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 580.50 and 800.75 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 800.75 = 800.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/800.75 = 800.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 800.75 × 800.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 641,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,200.56/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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