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Finding the Third Proportional to 592.25 and 927.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 592.25 and 927.25 is: 1,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 927.25 = 927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/927.25 = 927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 927.25 × 927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 859,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,792.56/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.74

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