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Finding the Third Proportional to 520 and 588

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Solution

The third proportional to 520 and 588 is: 664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 588 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/588 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 588 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 345,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,744/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.89

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