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Finding the Third Proportional to 502.03 and 1,111.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 502.03 and 1,111.64 is: 2,461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 1,111.64 = 1,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/1,111.64 = 1,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 1,111.64 × 1,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 1,235,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,744.88/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.49

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