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Finding the Third Proportional to 588.38 and 1,254.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 588.38 and 1,254.88 is: 2,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 1,254.88 = 1,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/1,254.88 = 1,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 1,254.88 × 1,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 1,574,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,711.27/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.37

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