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Finding the Third Proportional to 493.88 and 582.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 493.88 and 582.75 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.88 : 582.75 = 582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.88/582.75 = 582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.88x = 582.75 × 582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.88x = 339,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,597.56/493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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