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Finding the Third Proportional to 599.91 and 793.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 599.91 and 793.97 is: 1,050.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 793.97 = 793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/793.97 = 793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 793.97 × 793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 630,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,386.38/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.81

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