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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 588

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 588 is: 691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 588 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/588 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 588 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 345,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,744/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.49

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