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Finding the Third Proportional to 595.25 and 923.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 595.25 and 923.75 is: 1,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.25 : 923.75 = 923.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.25/923.75 = 923.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.25x = 923.75 × 923.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.25x = 853,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,314.06/595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.54

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