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Finding the Third Proportional to 520.88 and 1,067.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 520.88 and 1,067.06 is: 2,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 1,067.06 = 1,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/1,067.06 = 1,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 1,067.06 × 1,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 1,138,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,622.38/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.98

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