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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.88 and 1,138.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.88 and 1,138.13 is: 2,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 1,138.13 = 1,138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/1,138.13 = 1,138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 1,138.13 × 1,138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 1,295,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,328.52/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.76

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