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Finding the Third Proportional to 525.66 and 1,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 525.66 and 1,134 is: 2,446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 1,134 = 1,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/1,134 = 1,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 1,134 × 1,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 1,285,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,956/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.38

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