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Finding the Third Proportional to 598.50 and 1,365.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 598.50 and 1,365.75 is: 3,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 1,365.75 = 1,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/1,365.75 = 1,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 1,365.75 × 1,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 1,865,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,273.06/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.58

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