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Finding the Third Proportional to 598 and 1,461

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Solution

The third proportional to 598 and 1,461 is: 3,569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 1,461 = 1,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/1,461 = 1,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 1,461 × 1,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 2,134,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,521/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.43

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