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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.94 and 588.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.94 and 588.94 is: 873.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 588.94 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/588.94 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 588.94 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 346,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,847.38/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.81

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