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Finding the Third Proportional to 601.59 and 1,279.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 601.59 and 1,279.97 is: 2,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 1,279.97 = 1,279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/1,279.97 = 1,279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 1,279.97 × 1,279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 1,638,320.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,320.00/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.30

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