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Finding the Third Proportional to 588.94 and 1,271.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 588.94 and 1,271.53 is: 2,745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 1,271.53 = 1,271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/1,271.53 = 1,271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 1,271.53 × 1,271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 1,616,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,791.72/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.27

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