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Finding the Third Proportional to 586.69 and 627.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 586.69 and 627.19 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.69 : 627.19 = 627.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.69/627.19 = 627.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.69x = 627.19 × 627.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.69x = 393,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,364.16/586.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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