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Finding the Third Proportional to 525 and 1,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 525 and 1,135 is: 2,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 1,135 = 1,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/1,135 = 1,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 1,135 × 1,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 1,288,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,225/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.76

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