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Finding the Third Proportional to 597.30 and 876.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 597.30 and 876.37 is: 1,285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.30 : 876.37 = 876.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.30/876.37 = 876.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.30x = 876.37 × 876.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.30x = 768,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,017.74/597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.82

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