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Finding the Third Proportional to 541.88 and 1,184.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 541.88 and 1,184.44 is: 2,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 1,184.44 = 1,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/1,184.44 = 1,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 1,184.44 × 1,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 1,402,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,892.19/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.96

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