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Finding the Third Proportional to 588 and 717

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Solution

The third proportional to 588 and 717 is: 874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 717 = 717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/717 = 717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 717 × 717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 514,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,089/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.30

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