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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.50 and 588.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.50 and 588.88 is: 794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 588.88 = 588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/588.88 = 588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 588.88 × 588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 346,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,773.77/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.44

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