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Finding the Third Proportional to 598 and 989.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 598 and 989.50 is: 1,637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 989.50 = 989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/989.50 = 989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 989.50 × 989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 979,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,110.25/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.31

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