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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.77 and 902.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.77 and 902.71 is: 1,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.77 : 902.71 = 902.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.77/902.71 = 902.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.77x = 902.71 × 902.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.77x = 814,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,879.98/583.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.89

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