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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.13 and 590.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.13 and 590.63 is: 789.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 590.63 = 590.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/590.63 = 590.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 590.63 × 590.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 348,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,837.89/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.00

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