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Finding the Third Proportional to 588.63 and 1,294.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 588.63 and 1,294.88 is: 2,848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 1,294.88 = 1,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/1,294.88 = 1,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 1,294.88 × 1,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 1,676,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,701.27/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.51

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