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Finding the Third Proportional to 594.84 and 943.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 594.84 and 943.52 is: 1,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 943.52 = 943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/943.52 = 943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 943.52 × 943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 890,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,236.48/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.59

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