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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.75 and 587.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.75 and 587.88 is: 985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 587.88 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/587.88 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 587.88 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 345,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,597.02/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.31

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