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Finding the Third Proportional to 525.87 and 1,148.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 525.87 and 1,148.55 is: 2,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.87 : 1,148.55 = 1,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.87/1,148.55 = 1,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.87x = 1,148.55 × 1,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.87x = 1,319,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,177.87/525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.58

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