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Finding the Third Proportional to 384.19 and 590.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 384.19 and 590.91 is: 908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.19 : 590.91 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.19/590.91 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.19x = 590.91 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.19x = 349,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,170.20/384.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.85

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