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Finding the Third Proportional to 528 and 1,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 528 and 1,154 is: 2,522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 1,154 = 1,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/1,154 = 1,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 1,154 × 1,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 1,331,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,716/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.19

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