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Finding the Third Proportional to 598 and 1,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 598 and 1,195 is: 2,388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 1,195 = 1,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/1,195 = 1,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 1,195 × 1,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 1,428,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,025/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.00

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