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Finding the Third Proportional to 593 and 759

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Solution

The third proportional to 593 and 759 is: 971.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 759 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/759 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 759 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 576,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,081/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.47

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