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Finding the Third Proportional to 525.94 and 1,151.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 525.94 and 1,151.44 is: 2,520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 1,151.44 = 1,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/1,151.44 = 1,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 1,151.44 × 1,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 1,325,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,808.32/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.85

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