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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.88 and 588.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.88 and 588.75 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 588.75 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/588.75 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 588.75 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 346,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,626.56/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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