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Finding the Third Proportional to 586.97 and 1,264.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 586.97 and 1,264.78 is: 2,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.97 : 1,264.78 = 1,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.97/1,264.78 = 1,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.97x = 1,264.78 × 1,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.97x = 1,599,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,671.61/586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.31

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