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Finding the Third Proportional to 502.13 and 1,183.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 502.13 and 1,183.31 is: 2,788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.13 : 1,183.31 = 1,183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.13/1,183.31 = 1,183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.13x = 1,183.31 × 1,183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.13x = 1,400,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,228.47/502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.61

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