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Finding the Third Proportional to 594.23 and 922.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 594.23 and 922.36 is: 1,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 922.36 = 922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/922.36 = 922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 922.36 × 922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 850,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,746.82/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.67

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