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Finding the Third Proportional to 502 and 588

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Solution

The third proportional to 502 and 588 is: 688.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 588 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/588 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 588 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 345,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,744/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.73

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