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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.88 and 761.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.88 and 761.06 is: 992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.88 : 761.06 = 761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.88/761.06 = 761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.88x = 761.06 × 761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.88x = 579,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,216.13/583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.02

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