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Finding the Third Proportional to 586.88 and 833.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 586.88 and 833.75 is: 1,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 833.75 = 833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/833.75 = 833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 833.75 × 833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 695,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,139.06/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.48

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