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Finding the Third Proportional to 592.13 and 928.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 592.13 and 928.88 is: 1,457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 928.88 = 928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/928.88 = 928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 928.88 × 928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 862,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,808.77/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.14

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