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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.06 and 599.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.06 and 599.44 is: 1,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 599.44 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/599.44 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 599.44 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 359,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,325.32/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.34

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