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Finding the Third Proportional to 594 and 1,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 594 and 1,565 is: 4,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 1,565 = 1,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/1,565 = 1,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 1,565 × 1,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 2,449,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,225/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.27

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