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Finding the Third Proportional to 587.81 and 1,253.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 587.81 and 1,253.81 is: 2,674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 1,253.81 = 1,253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/1,253.81 = 1,253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 1,253.81 × 1,253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 1,572,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,045.79/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.40

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