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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.31 and 1,231.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.31 and 1,231.31 is: 2,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.31 : 1,231.31 = 1,231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.31/1,231.31 = 1,231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.31x = 1,231.31 × 1,231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.31x = 1,516,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,130.47/583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.17

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