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Finding the Third Proportional to 588.75 and 746.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 588.75 and 746.63 is: 946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 746.63 = 746.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/746.63 = 746.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 746.63 × 746.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 557,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,448.89/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.83

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