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Finding the Third Proportional to 536.63 and 1,171.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 536.63 and 1,171.97 is: 2,559.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 1,171.97 = 1,171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/1,171.97 = 1,171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 1,171.97 × 1,171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 1,373,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,510.75/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.54

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