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Finding the Third Proportional to 231 and 594

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Solution

The third proportional to 231 and 594 is: 1,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 594 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/594 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 594 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 352,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,836/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.43

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