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Finding the Third Proportional to 542.95 and 1,190.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 542.95 and 1,190.32 is: 2,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 1,190.32 = 1,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/1,190.32 = 1,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 1,190.32 × 1,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 1,416,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,862.45/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.55

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