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Finding the Third Proportional to 590 and 1,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 590 and 1,460 is: 3,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590 : 1,460 = 1,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590/1,460 = 1,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590x = 1,460 × 1,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590x = 2,131,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,600/590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.88

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