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Finding the Third Proportional to 384 and 598

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Solution

The third proportional to 384 and 598 is: 931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 598 = 598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/598 = 598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 598 × 598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 357,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,604/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.26

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