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Finding the Third Proportional to 588.75 and 910.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 588.75 and 910.75 is: 1,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 910.75 = 910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/910.75 = 910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 910.75 × 910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 829,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,465.56/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.86

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