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Finding the Third Proportional to 583 and 1,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 583 and 1,381 is: 3,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 1,381 = 1,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/1,381 = 1,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 1,381 × 1,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 1,907,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,161/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.29

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