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Finding the Third Proportional to 594.84 and 761.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 594.84 and 761.91 is: 975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 761.91 = 761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/761.91 = 761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 761.91 × 761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 580,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,501.13/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.89

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