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Finding the Third Proportional to 591.75 and 903.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 591.75 and 903.75 is: 1,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.75 : 903.75 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.75/903.75 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.75x = 903.75 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.75x = 816,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,764.06/591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.25

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