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Finding the Third Proportional to 594.84 and 902.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 594.84 and 902.39 is: 1,368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 902.39 = 902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/902.39 = 902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 902.39 × 902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 814,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,308.84/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.95

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