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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.13 and 588.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.13 and 588.56 is: 822.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 588.56 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/588.56 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 588.56 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 346,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,405.82/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.57

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