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Finding the Third Proportional to 595.97 and 946.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 595.97 and 946.69 is: 1,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.97 : 946.69 = 946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.97/946.69 = 946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.97x = 946.69 × 946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.97x = 896,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,217.22/595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.80

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