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Finding the Third Proportional to 599.91 and 923.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 599.91 and 923.91 is: 1,422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 923.91 = 923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/923.91 = 923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 923.91 × 923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 853,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,602.76/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.89

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