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Finding the Third Proportional to 588.52 and 882.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 588.52 and 882.14 is: 1,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 882.14 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/882.14 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 882.14 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 778,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,172.08/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.26

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