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Finding the Third Proportional to 592.88 and 890.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 592.88 and 890.44 is: 1,337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 890.44 = 890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/890.44 = 890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 890.44 × 890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 792,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,878.94/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.35

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