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Finding the Third Proportional to 434 and 592.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 434 and 592.75 is: 809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 592.75 = 592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/592.75 = 592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 592.75 × 592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 351,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,352.56/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.57

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