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Finding the Third Proportional to 245 and 597

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Solution

The third proportional to 245 and 597 is: 1,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 597 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/597 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 597 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 356,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,409/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.73

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