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Finding the Third Proportional to 277.88 and 599.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 277.88 and 599.63 is: 1,293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 599.63 = 599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/599.63 = 599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 599.63 × 599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 359,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,550.14/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.93

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