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Finding the Third Proportional to 589 and 890.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 589 and 890.50 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589 : 890.50 = 890.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589/890.50 = 890.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589x = 890.50 × 890.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589x = 792,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,990.25/589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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