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Finding the Third Proportional to 519.66 and 1,154.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 519.66 and 1,154.63 is: 2,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 1,154.63 = 1,154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/1,154.63 = 1,154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 1,154.63 × 1,154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 1,333,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,158.89/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.46

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