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Finding the Third Proportional to 594.75 and 1,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 594.75 and 1,281 is: 2,759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.75 : 1,281 = 1,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.75/1,281 = 1,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.75x = 1,281 × 1,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.75x = 1,640,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,961/594.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.08

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