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Finding the Third Proportional to 596.74 and 868.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 596.74 and 868.22 is: 1,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.74 : 868.22 = 868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.74/868.22 = 868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.74x = 868.22 × 868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.74x = 753,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,803.80/596.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.20

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