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Finding the Third Proportional to 523.97 and 1,133.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 523.97 and 1,133.37 is: 2,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.97 : 1,133.37 = 1,133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.97/1,133.37 = 1,133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.97x = 1,133.37 × 1,133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.97x = 1,284,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,521.18/523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.52

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