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Finding the Third Proportional to 597 and 977.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 597 and 977.25 is: 1,599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 977.25 = 977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/977.25 = 977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 977.25 × 977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 955,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,017.56/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.69

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