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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.50 and 586

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.50 and 586 is: 1,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 586 = 586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/586 = 586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 586 × 586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 343,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,396/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.17

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