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Finding the Third Proportional to 587 and 1,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 587 and 1,365 is: 3,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 1,365 = 1,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/1,365 = 1,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 1,365 × 1,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 1,863,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,225/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.15

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