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Finding the Third Proportional to 591.75 and 828.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 591.75 and 828.56 is: 1,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.75 : 828.56 = 828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.75/828.56 = 828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.75x = 828.56 × 828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.75x = 686,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,515.82/591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.15

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