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Finding the Third Proportional to 587.63 and 908.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 587.63 and 908.44 is: 1,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 908.44 = 908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/908.44 = 908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 908.44 × 908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 825,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,258.69/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.40

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