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Finding the Third Proportional to 595.50 and 935.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 595.50 and 935.50 is: 1,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.50 : 935.50 = 935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.50/935.50 = 935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.50x = 935.50 × 935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.50x = 875,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,160.25/595.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.62

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