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Finding the Third Proportional to 587.81 and 883.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 587.81 and 883.13 is: 1,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 883.13 = 883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/883.13 = 883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 883.13 × 883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 779,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,909.77/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.80

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