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Finding the Third Proportional to 584.72 and 1,285.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 584.72 and 1,285.88 is: 2,827.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 1,285.88 = 1,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/1,285.88 = 1,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 1,285.88 × 1,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 1,653,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,474.52/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.81

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