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Finding the Third Proportional to 538 and 1,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 538 and 1,040 is: 2,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 1,040 = 1,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/1,040 = 1,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 1,040 × 1,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 1,081,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,600/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.41

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