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Finding the Third Proportional to 591.13 and 846.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 591.13 and 846.13 is: 1,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 846.13 = 846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/846.13 = 846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 846.13 × 846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 715,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,927.52/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.13

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