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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.03 and 875.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.03 and 875.39 is: 1,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 875.39 = 875.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/875.39 = 875.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 875.39 × 875.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 766,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,308.75/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.35

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