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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.97 and 601.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.97 and 601.59 is: 851.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 601.59 = 601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/601.59 = 601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 601.59 × 601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 361,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,915.04/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.63

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