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Finding the Third Proportional to 586.13 and 802.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 586.13 and 802.69 is: 1,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.13 : 802.69 = 802.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.13/802.69 = 802.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.13x = 802.69 × 802.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.13x = 644,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,307.22/586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.27

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