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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.50 and 593

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.50 and 593 is: 1,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.50 : 593 = 593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.50/593 = 593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.50x = 593 × 593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.50x = 351,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,649/331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.78

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