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Finding the Third Proportional to 520.06 and 1,257.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 520.06 and 1,257.69 is: 3,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.06 : 1,257.69 = 1,257.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.06/1,257.69 = 1,257.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.06x = 1,257.69 × 1,257.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.06x = 1,581,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,777.85/520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.51

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