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Finding the Third Proportional to 525.94 and 1,137.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 525.94 and 1,137.38 is: 2,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 1,137.38 = 1,137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/1,137.38 = 1,137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 1,137.38 × 1,137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 1,293,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,621.89/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.65

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