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Finding the Third Proportional to 595.75 and 902.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 595.75 and 902.50 is: 1,367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.75 : 902.50 = 902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.75/902.50 = 902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.75x = 902.50 × 902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.75x = 814,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,506.25/595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.19

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