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Finding the Third Proportional to 601.31 and 977.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 601.31 and 977.91 is: 1,590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 977.91 = 977.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/977.91 = 977.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 977.91 × 977.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 956,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,300.63/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.36

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