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Finding the Third Proportional to 541.29 and 1,183.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 541.29 and 1,183.68 is: 2,588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.29 : 1,183.68 = 1,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.29/1,183.68 = 1,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.29x = 1,183.68 × 1,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.29x = 1,401,088.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,088.36/541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.42

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