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Finding the Third Proportional to 581.63 and 796.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 581.63 and 796.50 is: 1,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.63 : 796.50 = 796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.63/796.50 = 796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.63x = 796.50 × 796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.63x = 634,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,412.25/581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.76

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