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Finding the Third Proportional to 505.97 and 1,157.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 505.97 and 1,157.34 is: 2,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.97 : 1,157.34 = 1,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.97/1,157.34 = 1,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.97x = 1,157.34 × 1,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.97x = 1,339,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,444.56/505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.29

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