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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,360.69 and 1,671.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,360.69 and 1,671.19 is: 2,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.69 : 1,671.19 = 1,671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.69/1,671.19 = 1,671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.69x = 1,671.19 × 1,671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.69x = 2,792,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,867.66/1,360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.54

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