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Finding the Third Proportional to 518.27 and 1,158.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 518.27 and 1,158.68 is: 2,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 1,158.68 = 1,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/1,158.68 = 1,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 1,158.68 × 1,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 1,342,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,538.62/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.41

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