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Finding the Third Proportional to 588 and 1,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 588 and 1,260 is: 2,700

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 1,260 = 1,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/1,260 = 1,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 1,260 × 1,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 1,587,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,600/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700

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