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Finding the Third Proportional to 599.63 and 871.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 599.63 and 871.31 is: 1,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 871.31 = 871.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/871.31 = 871.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 871.31 × 871.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 759,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,185.47/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.10

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