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Finding the Third Proportional to 298 and 588.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 298 and 588.50 is: 1,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 588.50 = 588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/588.50 = 588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 588.50 × 588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 346,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,332.25/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.19

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