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Finding the Third Proportional to 514 and 1,092.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 514 and 1,092.06 is: 2,320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 1,092.06 = 1,092.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/1,092.06 = 1,092.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 1,092.06 × 1,092.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 1,192,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,600.50/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.23

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