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Finding the Third Proportional to 395.81 and 593.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 395.81 and 593.63 is: 890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.81 : 593.63 = 593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.81/593.63 = 593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.81x = 593.63 × 593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.81x = 352,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,390.64/395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.30

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