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Finding the Third Proportional to 542.48 and 1,167.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 542.48 and 1,167.38 is: 2,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 1,167.38 = 1,167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/1,167.38 = 1,167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 1,167.38 × 1,167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 1,362,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,764.39/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.08

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