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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.88 and 1,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.88 and 1,215 is: 2,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.88 : 1,215 = 1,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.88/1,215 = 1,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.88x = 1,215 × 1,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.88x = 1,476,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,225/583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.32

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