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Finding the Third Proportional to 593.63 and 885.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 593.63 and 885.56 is: 1,321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 885.56 = 885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/885.56 = 885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 885.56 × 885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 784,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,220.94/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.07

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