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Finding the Third Proportional to 597.38 and 878.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 597.38 and 878.63 is: 1,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 878.63 = 878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/878.63 = 878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 878.63 × 878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 771,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,981.89/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.29

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