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Finding the Third Proportional to 293.63 and 599.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 293.63 and 599.91 is: 1,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 599.91 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/599.91 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 599.91 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 359,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,887.51/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.67

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