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Finding the Third Proportional to 529.88 and 1,149.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 529.88 and 1,149.75 is: 2,494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 1,149.75 = 1,149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/1,149.75 = 1,149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 1,149.75 × 1,149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 1,321,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,925.06/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.79

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