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Finding the Third Proportional to 586 and 758

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Solution

The third proportional to 586 and 758 is: 980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 758 = 758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/758 = 758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 758 × 758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 574,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,564/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.48

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