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Finding the Third Proportional to 598.88 and 1,285.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 598.88 and 1,285.50 is: 2,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 1,285.50 = 1,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/1,285.50 = 1,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 1,285.50 × 1,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 1,652,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,510.25/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.36

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