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Finding the Third Proportional to 599.81 and 1,301.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 599.81 and 1,301.81 is: 2,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.81 : 1,301.81 = 1,301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.81/1,301.81 = 1,301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.81x = 1,301.81 × 1,301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.81x = 1,694,715.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,715.79/599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.41

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