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Finding the Third Proportional to 510.38 and 1,105.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 510.38 and 1,105.63 is: 2,395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 1,105.63 = 1,105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/1,105.63 = 1,105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 1,105.63 × 1,105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 1,222,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,406.64/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.11

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