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Finding the Third Proportional to 402.50 and 588

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Solution

The third proportional to 402.50 and 588 is: 858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.50 : 588 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.50/588 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.50x = 588 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.50x = 345,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,744/402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.99

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