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Finding the Third Proportional to 593.88 and 932.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 593.88 and 932.88 is: 1,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 932.88 = 932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/932.88 = 932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 932.88 × 932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 870,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,255.77/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.39

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