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Finding the Third Proportional to 594.94 and 787.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 594.94 and 787.22 is: 1,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.94 : 787.22 = 787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.94/787.22 = 787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.94x = 787.22 × 787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.94x = 619,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,713.36/594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.64

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