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Finding the Third Proportional to 594 and 858.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 594 and 858.50 is: 1,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 858.50 = 858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/858.50 = 858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 858.50 × 858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 737,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,022.25/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.78

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