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Finding the Third Proportional to 580.69 and 735.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 580.69 and 735.94 is: 932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 735.94 = 735.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/735.94 = 735.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 735.94 × 735.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 541,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,604.00/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.69

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