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Finding the Third Proportional to 598 and 682

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Solution

The third proportional to 598 and 682 is: 777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 682 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/682 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 682 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 465,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,124/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.80

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