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Finding the Third Proportional to 541.69 and 1,187.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 541.69 and 1,187.16 is: 2,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 1,187.16 = 1,187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/1,187.16 = 1,187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 1,187.16 × 1,187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 1,409,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,339.96/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.76

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