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Finding the Third Proportional to 597 and 922.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 597 and 922.13 is: 1,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 922.13 = 922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/922.13 = 922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 922.13 × 922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 850,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,314.52/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.31

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