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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.13 and 875.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.13 and 875.25 is: 1,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 875.25 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/875.25 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 875.25 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 766,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,062.56/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.72

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