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Finding the Third Proportional to 529.66 and 1,161.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 529.66 and 1,161.84 is: 2,548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 1,161.84 = 1,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/1,161.84 = 1,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 1,161.84 × 1,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 1,349,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,880.90/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.56

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