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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.38 and 1,305.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.38 and 1,305.94 is: 2,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 1,305.94 = 1,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/1,305.94 = 1,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 1,305.94 × 1,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 1,705,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,472.75/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.68

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