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Finding the Third Proportional to 586.59 and 1,265.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 586.59 and 1,265.16 is: 2,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.59 : 1,265.16 = 1,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.59/1,265.16 = 1,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.59x = 1,265.16 × 1,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.59x = 1,600,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,620.34/586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.67

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