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Finding the Third Proportional to 587.81 and 1,261.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 587.81 and 1,261.13 is: 2,705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 1,261.13 = 1,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/1,261.13 = 1,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 1,261.13 × 1,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 1,590,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,436.27/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.69

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