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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.13 and 599.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.13 and 599.06 is: 1,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 599.06 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/599.06 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 599.06 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 358,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,875.88/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.50

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