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Finding the Third Proportional to 580.75 and 787.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 580.75 and 787.88 is: 1,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.75 : 787.88 = 787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.75/787.88 = 787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.75x = 787.88 × 787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.75x = 620,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,747.02/580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.87

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