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Finding the Third Proportional to 586 and 1,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 586 and 1,430 is: 3,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 1,430 = 1,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/1,430 = 1,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 1,430 × 1,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 2,044,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,900/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.59

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