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Finding the Third Proportional to 599.91 and 960.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 599.91 and 960.19 is: 1,536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 960.19 = 960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/960.19 = 960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 960.19 × 960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 921,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,960.04/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.84

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