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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.44 and 588.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.44 and 588.75 is: 1,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 588.75 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/588.75 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 588.75 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 346,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,626.56/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.36

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