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Finding the Third Proportional to 594.09 and 886.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 594.09 and 886.69 is: 1,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.09 : 886.69 = 886.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.09/886.69 = 886.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.09x = 886.69 × 886.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.09x = 786,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,214.72/594.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.38

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