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Finding the Third Proportional to 529.03 and 1,159.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 529.03 and 1,159.31 is: 2,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 1,159.31 = 1,159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/1,159.31 = 1,159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 1,159.31 × 1,159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 1,344,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,005.47/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.50

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