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Finding the Third Proportional to 528.94 and 1,160.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 528.94 and 1,160.06 is: 2,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 1,160.06 = 1,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/1,160.06 = 1,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 1,160.06 × 1,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 1,345,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,745.00/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.24

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