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Finding the Third Proportional to 592.13 and 1,264.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 592.13 and 1,264.13 is: 2,698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 1,264.13 = 1,264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/1,264.13 = 1,264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 1,264.13 × 1,264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 1,598,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,012.02/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.77

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