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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 598.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 598.88 is: 841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 598.88 = 598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/598.88 = 598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 598.88 × 598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 358,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,651.27/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.90

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