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Finding the Third Proportional to 587.06 and 907.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 587.06 and 907.78 is: 1,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.06 : 907.78 = 907.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.06/907.78 = 907.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.06x = 907.78 × 907.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.06x = 824,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,066.80/587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.71

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