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Finding the Third Proportional to 442 and 591

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Solution

The third proportional to 442 and 591 is: 790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 591 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/591 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 591 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 349,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,281/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.23

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