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Finding the Third Proportional to 596 and 977

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Solution

The third proportional to 596 and 977 is: 1,601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596 : 977 = 977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596/977 = 977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596x = 977 × 977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596x = 954,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,529/596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.56

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