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Finding the Third Proportional to 528.38 and 1,151.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 528.38 and 1,151.25 is: 2,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 1,151.25 = 1,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/1,151.25 = 1,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 1,151.25 × 1,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 1,325,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,376.56/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.40

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