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Finding the Third Proportional to 519 and 1,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 519 and 1,131 is: 2,464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 1,131 = 1,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/1,131 = 1,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 1,131 × 1,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 1,279,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,161/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.66

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