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Finding the Third Proportional to 522.84 and 1,135.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 522.84 and 1,135.97 is: 2,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.84 : 1,135.97 = 1,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.84/1,135.97 = 1,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.84x = 1,135.97 × 1,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.84x = 1,290,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,425.00/522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.09

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