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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.63 and 598.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.63 and 598.78 is: 1,300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 598.78 = 598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/598.78 = 598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 598.78 × 598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 358,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,538.99/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.82

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