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Finding the Third Proportional to 595.41 and 910.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 595.41 and 910.27 is: 1,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.41 : 910.27 = 910.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.41/910.27 = 910.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.41x = 910.27 × 910.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.41x = 828,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,583.51/595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.63

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