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Finding the Third Proportional to 542.63 and 1,171.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 542.63 and 1,171.88 is: 2,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 1,171.88 = 1,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/1,171.88 = 1,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 1,171.88 × 1,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 1,373,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,291.02/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.83

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