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Finding the Third Proportional to 595.13 and 979.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 595.13 and 979.31 is: 1,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 979.31 = 979.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/979.31 = 979.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 979.31 × 979.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 959,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,052.97/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.52

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