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Finding the Third Proportional to 534.09 and 1,154.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 534.09 and 1,154.25 is: 2,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 1,154.25 = 1,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/1,154.25 = 1,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 1,154.25 × 1,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 1,332,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,293.06/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.49

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