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Finding the Third Proportional to 598.50 and 878.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 598.50 and 878.06 is: 1,288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 878.06 = 878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/878.06 = 878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 878.06 × 878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 770,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,993.75/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.21

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