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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.19 and 594.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.19 and 594.75 is: 829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 594.75 = 594.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/594.75 = 594.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 594.75 × 594.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 353,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,727.56/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.98

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