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Finding the Third Proportional to 598.50 and 785.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 598.50 and 785.25 is: 1,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 785.25 = 785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/785.25 = 785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 785.25 × 785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 616,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,617.56/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.27

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