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Finding the Third Proportional to 586.50 and 843

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Solution

The third proportional to 586.50 and 843 is: 1,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 843 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/843 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 843 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 710,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,649/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.68

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