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Finding the Third Proportional to 599.75 and 912.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 599.75 and 912.13 is: 1,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.75 : 912.13 = 912.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.75/912.13 = 912.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.75x = 912.13 × 912.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.75x = 831,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,972.02/599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.20

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