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Finding the Third Proportional to 580.50 and 871.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 580.50 and 871.88 is: 1,309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 871.88 = 871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/871.88 = 871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 871.88 × 871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 760,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,166.02/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.50

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