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Finding the Third Proportional to 588.52 and 1,268.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 588.52 and 1,268.79 is: 2,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 1,268.79 = 1,268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/1,268.79 = 1,268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 1,268.79 × 1,268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 1,609,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,825.69/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.40

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