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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.19 and 1,317.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.19 and 1,317.94 is: 2,894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 1,317.94 = 1,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/1,317.94 = 1,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 1,317.94 × 1,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 1,736,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,959.25/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.03

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