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Finding the Third Proportional to 593.58 and 892.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 593.58 and 892.27 is: 1,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 892.27 = 892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/892.27 = 892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 892.27 × 892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 796,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,137.95/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.25

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