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Finding the Third Proportional to 505.44 and 1,090.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 505.44 and 1,090.69 is: 2,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 1,090.69 = 1,090.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/1,090.69 = 1,090.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 1,090.69 × 1,090.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 1,189,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,599.22/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.60

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