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Finding the Third Proportional to 526.88 and 1,095.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 526.88 and 1,095.94 is: 2,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 1,095.94 = 1,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/1,095.94 = 1,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 1,095.94 × 1,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 1,201,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,079.00/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.63

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