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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.38 and 1,395.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.38 and 1,395.94 is: 3,245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 1,395.94 = 1,395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/1,395.94 = 1,395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 1,395.94 × 1,395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 1,948,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,641.50/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.71

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