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Finding the Third Proportional to 597.69 and 1,301.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 597.69 and 1,301.54 is: 2,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 1,301.54 = 1,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/1,301.54 = 1,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 1,301.54 × 1,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 1,693,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,998.85/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.24

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