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Finding the Third Proportional to 509 and 597

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Solution

The third proportional to 509 and 597 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 597 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/597 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 597 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 356,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,409/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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